License for starter pistol
 

Has anyone done this? I'm finding the Guardia Civil website a bit confusing - do I really need a police report and a competency test to own a starter pistol? Will the police report be from the UK, or where I'm resident?
Thanks!

Re: License for starter pistol
 

I am guessing you are in a sports club? They ought to be able to assist you.

Re: License for starter pistol
 

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Re: License for starter pistol
 

Actually, no, it's for doing gundog training. I train the dogs myself, we're not in any clubs, as hunting with dogs is very different in Spain. We do group activities when we visit the UK, but I need to get my newest dog up to speed with the sound of gunshot, linked with a retrieve, and starter pistols are the easiest way to achieve that.

I have plenty of my own land for using it on, I just don't want to fall foul of any legislation. It seems to me from reading up that I probably need a license, but the Guardia Civil website isn't very clear in terms of starter pistols. I'll pop along and ask them if no-one here knows, but since I'm sat at my computer, I thought I'd be lazy and ask here first :)

Re: License for starter pistol
 

Go to your nearest GC armoury ( the one that handles legally owned civilian firearms) they will advise, or ask a gun shop, I don't think you need a license but I'm not 100% sure , I've held a Spanish FAC , plenty of hoops to jump through 😒

Re: License for starter pistol
 

Anyone can buy a blank firing pistol (if they are over 18)

Re: License for starter pistol
 

A friend of mine has one and I don't think he has a licence (and he is law abiding) but maybe rules vary by region? I am sure GC would be happy to advise.

Re: License for starter pistol
 

Yes correct, in Valencia anyway.